Paula Corano, LMFT

Paula Corano is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 15 years of clinical experience. She holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology and has worked with people facing relationship strain, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and life transitions. Paula also lists blended family issues among her areas of focus, and she works in both English and Portuguese.

Paula takes a practical, goal-focused approach. Sessions look at current problems and identify small, concrete steps toward change. She helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try different responses. She also draws on attachment ideas to understand how past relationships affect how people connect now.

Her background includes work with parenting and child behavior concerns, and she is trained to deliver Parent-Child Interaction Therapy through the University of California, Davis. She has spent years helping people manage stress, cope with losses, and navigate major life adjustments. Paula describes her work as centered on what matters most to each client.

In session she combines client-centered listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based approaches. That mix is aimed at short-term problem solving and longer-term change in communication and emotional responses. She also brings attention to cultural context and how background shapes expectations and behavior.

People who come to Paula often want clear steps and support for everyday problems. She works with individuals to set goals, track progress, and try new ways of handling conflict, parenting challenges, or shifts in a blended household. If you choose to proceed, the first step is a brief matching questionnaire to schedule an initial appointment.